Born | 29 January 1958 65) Eye, Suffolk, England | (age
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Nationality | British (English) |
Career history | |
1975-1976 | Mildenhall Fen Tigers |
1976-1982, 1988 | Ipswich Witches |
1983-1986, 1988 | King's Lynn Stars |
1986 | Boston Barracudas |
1986, 1988 | Swindon Robins |
1987, 1988 | Wimbledon Dons |
1989, 1991 | Peterborough Panthers |
1990 | Milton Keynes Knights |
Individual honours | |
1980, 1981, 1982 | British Championship finalist |
1978 | World U21 silver |
Team honours | |
1976 | British League Champion |
1976, 1978, 1981 | British League KO Cup winner |
1976 | Spring Gold Cup |
1977 | Inter League Knockout Cup |
1989 | Fours Championship winner |
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Jolly rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1975-1990, riding for various clubs. [4]
He reached the final of the British Speedway Championship on three occasions in 1980, 1981 and 1982. [1] [5]
In 1989, he helped the Peterborough Panthers win the Fours Championship during the 1989 National League season. [6]
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